Florida Panthers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Live Updates, Score, and Play-by-play - March 5, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Fri Mar 6

12:00AM

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Nationwide ArenaColumbus, OH

Panthers	2.88 GF AVG	3.02 GA AVG	21.00 Power Play
Blue Jackets	2.89 GF AVG	3.11 GA AVG	17.60 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Dmitry Kulikov (D)	Upper Body	03-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 17
Aleksander Barkov (C)	Knee	04-25-2026Out for the season
Tomas Nosek (LW)	Knee	12-09-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 10
Matthew Tkachuk (LW)	Groin	12-14-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 15
Eetu Luostarinen (C)	Lower Body	12-01-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 2
Jonah Gadjovich (LW)	Upper Body	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Erik Gudbranson (D)	Hip	11-25-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 26
Boone Jenner (C)	Upper Body	12-21-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 22
Kirill Marchenko (RW)	Upper Body	11-25-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 26
Luca Marrelli (D)	Shoulder	12-15-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 16

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